O'Connor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 445 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Mesa Unified District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages.
O'Connor Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 289 out of 1079 Arizona elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 619 out of 904 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, White, and Special Education students ranking in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools, while Pacific Islander students rank in the top 20%. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at O'Connor Elementary has increased from 23.5% in 2021-2022 to 55.73% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.
Comparing O'Connor Elementary to nearby schools, the Franklin Accelerated Academy - Brimhall Campus, which is also part of the Mesa Unified District, significantly outperforms O'Connor Elementary in academic achievement. Additionally, the Self Development Charter School, located within a few miles, consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arizona and outperforms O'Connor Elementary across all grade levels and subject areas.
Students at O'Connor Elementary School are 46% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.
O'Connor Elementary School ranks 621st of 912 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Students who attend O'Connor Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Shepherd Junior High SchoolHigh : Red Mountain High School
Mesa Unified District
In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended O'Connor Elementary School.